The article highlights the degrading affect of pollution on Guatemala's natural resources. In particular Lake Atitlan which was once considered "the most beautiful lake in the world" has now begun to show signs of contamination and pollution. The article seeks to call attention to the lack of environmentally friendly procedures-but mentions some new conservation laws being implemented.

This article focuses on the negative affect that the financial crisis in Guatemala is having on children. As a result of remittences, families cannot afford to send their children to school. The percentage of children leaving school are increasing.

This article focuses on the newly found Ancient Maya site found in the city of EL MIrador. Although it is an amazing discovery-the land is not properly protected. It is highly contested by many groups including drug cartels.

A bolivian man who hijacked a Mexican flight last month claimed to do so in order to deliver Gods message. He claimed that the date 9/9/09 was symbolic of the feared 666, and had to warn the Mexican people.

This article focuses on the political tension between Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez and the US government. He remarked of his support for Obama but questioned whether there were 2 Obamas, since he believes that the US gov't knew about the situation in Honduras and supported it.

This article highlights the tension between government policies and indigenous populations in Ecuador. Due to the abundance of natural resources in the area, many indigenous communities are facing cultural and political instability.

An aid worker from the the UN's World Food Programme describes the severe food shortages that have hit Guatemala.

After a weapons-buying splurge, is South America gearing up for conflict? Robert Munks, Americas analyst for IHS Jane's, investigates.

Gay rights protesters plan to hold a Gay Pride parade in a Mexican border town that recently outlawed cross-dressing.

Handbook of Latin American Studies (HLAS) opening search page

This site is great for looking at primary sources as well as secondary sources. It contains a massive collection regarding anything Latino. It is a fantastic aid when writing a paper that focuses the Latin American community.

Website of the national Latin American Studies Association. Provides information and details concerning developments, conferences, news and events.

I tagged this website because it can provide us with current up to date information that LAMA is currently focusing on. Also, it can provide information regarding conferences and events.

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This website provides an insight into issues that are affecting the Latino community now. It not only contains world news but also entertainment news as well. I thought this would be helpful as we can access articles from it.